Category: News

As the year comes to a close, Georgians across the state are opening their wallets and giving to those less fortunate. But even as we open our hearts to others, Georgians should be careful to ensure their donations are used honestly and effectively. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger encourages all Georgians to continue to give charitably to those in need […]

Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley said his office is continuing its investigation into the shooting that claimed the life of an Eastanollee man. Shirley says his office is looking for Asa Terrel Wilbanks, 27, is a white male standing 5-foot-10 and weighing 200 pounds with brown hair. Wilbanks is believed to be responsible for the shooting. He was last seen […]

The date has been set for the annual Pre-Legislative Coffee. On Thursday, January 9, 2020, State House Representative for District 28 Chris Erwin and 50th District State Senator John Wilkinson will meet with local business leaders and community members to discuss the issues facing the Georgia General Assembly when the session opens January 13, 2020. The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of […]

Main Street Toccoa staff are reminding the community that this weekend is your last chance to take part in some ice-skating at “Toccoa on Ice.” According to Main Street Toccoa Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby, the ice-skating rink will remain open this weekend until Sunday, December 29. The rink is open Fridays from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. […]

By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Most of us who put up a live Christmas tree are not quite ready to take it down, but when you do, there’s a way to recycle it that will not only help the environment, but fish. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Project Office will again accept natural Christmas trees for recycling […]

An argument in Stephens County ended with one man being fatally shot, Sunday night. According to Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley, two suspects are on the run. Shirley says the shooting occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m., Sunday night. He says that when deputies arrived on scene, they found one man dead from a gunshot wound, his identity has yet to […]

The Toccoa City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of Christmas. Routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be picked up on Tuesday, December 24, will be picked up on Thursday, December 26 and routes for garbage and recycling scheduled to be picked up on Wednesday, December 25 will be picked up […]

Few details have been released regarding a shooting that occurred in Stephens County on Sunday. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. last night. WNEG News will continue to follow this story and bring you additional details once they become available.

Main Street Toccoa’s Annual Downtown Toccoa Storefront Window Contest is underway. According to Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton, everyone is invited to cast a ballot for their favorite storefront. He says you can cast a ballet by going online to mainstreettoccoa.com/photo-voting, between now and December 31. Hosted by Main Street Toccoa the annual Downtown Toccoa Storefront Window Contest will run […]